Fall called this week š and you better believe I answered! Fall has been my favorite season for as long as I can remember, but itās harder to come by down here in (wonderfully sunny) San Diego š“ I grew up in the beautiful Pacific …
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Girls Giving 2022 – Help me choose the beneficiary!
Itās that time of year again – our 4th annual GIRLS GIVING is right around the corner, and itās time to nominate an organization to be the beneficiary of this yearās party with a purpose!! āØ In 2019, we supported Fulfilling Destiny (@periodwithdignity) and raised …
Dear Husband (October 18, 2022 edition)
Iāve been surrounded this week by stories of husbands and wives whoāve really been in each otherās corner. Encouraging each other, fighting for the otherās victories, and celebrating with one another – I can feel my emotions heightening to it š„ŗ It feels extra tender …
His words told a story that his actions weren’t readingļæ¼
His words told a story that his actions weren’t reading. Have you ever been in that kind of situation? Theyāre a good person. Theyāre not being maliciously misleading. In fact, they probably even want to believe the words theyāre saying. They may not even realize …
A few keys to catch some Zzzzs (aka how to sleep soundly)
š“Here are some of my favorite keys to catch some Zzzzs (aka how to sleep soundly on the regular š)! šGet things out of your brain so you donāt waste space and mental energy on odds and ends. I send myself emails or plug things …
My car turned 100,000 miles old today
My car turned 100,000 miles old today, and Iāve had her since she was 9 miles old š„° Weāve traveled together (well, she traveled. I just sat there). Weāve laughed together (read: she was there while I laughed). Weāve cried together (I cried while she …
Voting in October 2022
Politics. You canāt ignore them. I mean, you can ā¦ but thatās no way to be a proud American, a proud Californian, or a responsible adult! A proud American doesnāt run from hard things when it comes to keeping our magnificent country the home of …
If someone’s inviting you to compromise, you don’t have to
FYI – If someone’s inviting you to compromise, you don’t have to accept the invitation š In fact, you have permission to walk away from the situation. You donāt need that kind of influence in your life ā āCause the thing is, even if youāre …
Boundaries vs. unhealthy walls
Iāve had several conversations lately with ladies, and as Iāve been praying for them, Iāve seen visions of them PLAYING in freedom (i.e. skipping, swinging on the monkey bars, etc.) š What Iāve realized is that, while there are plenty of āblame it on my …
Standing on convictions is uncomfortable!
Picture this. Itās my birthday month (February), and everyone knows that I celebrate the whole month (and then some) š„³ With that in mind, this particular gentleman (who, for reference, was 20+ years older than me), said he wanted to take me to lunch for …